For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order. Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
1Corinthians 15:22,23 (We so look forward to that day, see you then dear Dad)
Today at 9:25 am a long way from me
My Dad took his last breath in Africa
Rest in peace, dearest Daddy.
See you when Jesus comes.
We loved you for so many reasons:
Your strong faith in God.
Your love of asking others to consider a path with their hand placed in their Creator’s hand.
Your determination to keep us two girls safe:
while little
through our teens
and even in our adult lives.
Thank you that your faith was always strong and that you prayed for us every day.
We will miss those prayers.
I’m in tears now, but joy later!
Sandy 🥲
I’m so sorry for your loss, Sandy. I know your faith will see you through. Hugs to you and your family.
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
Thank you for your kindness. I have reduced the numbers I choose to follow, but I will continue to be interested in your journeys. Take care.
Praying for you and your family to be enfolded in God’s loving arms, that you know you are being carried, and guided each step of the way. This new chapter that the Lord leads you into is an unknown path never tread by you yet, but he is with you. Like you say, there’s tears now, but joy will come. I am truly sorry for your loss, but your father’s life is complete with Him. I am glad you got to spend time with him. 🌹🙏🙏🙏
Yes, your words are kind and true. It was good that we spent time with him in July. A very special goodbye. Thank you again, Morag . I am still wishing you well each day with your writing.
Thank you, so much. I have been able to write most days but I have been suffering from allergies to mold here and very bad asthma which has been a trial of “fire”. With regards to the writing I have been able to take stock of old material (children’s stories) I have written and a collection of short stories about cats… I feel that God is uncovering the scales from my eyes (my attitudes of devaluation towards myself and my writing) and is replacing it with self respect in a new way. It’s also a learning to treat my inner writer with kindness and understanding and also encourage the inner writer to take new steps. So it has been enriching, fun, and a deepening experience. I am blessed to have a supportive husband and an enthusiastic handful of friends who check in with me too. Thank you for being part of this support. You are a blessing. I appreciate your prayers which is why I am taking the liberty to share a bit more. X
Thank you for sharing. Houses do have issues, and I am so glad I can be part of your group to support.
I am just so pleased that it’s the house we will be moving from that is giving me issues and not the house we’re moving to. Derek has been doing all he can to prepare the new home so that it is mold and allergy proof as it is the chink in my “armor” that keeps reminding me of how fragile we can be. We have also ordered a dehumidifier which will hopefully help. Hugs 🤗
Oh, good to know that!
Ps your still life has come on beautifully! It reminds me a little of the Scottish colorists or of a French painter’s work. I am going to look up the name of the artist I am thinking about.
It might be Henri Matisse I am thinking of. I don’t know what you know about artists and art history but Henri Matisse was part of a group of artists known as the post impressionists and they were an influence on the Scottish colorists. That period of painting fills me with joy. I wish I could paint like them. 😊
Thank you.
You are welcome. Take care of yourself.
Ah, thank you. I have just reminded myself about him. I researched him for a post. I don’t know what I am like, I just know it takes all my focus, and because it is from the garden and in a chosen second hand vase I love being with it.
Sorry your loss Sandy and your family. 🙏
Anita
Thank you for your kind words.
Oh Sandy, I am so so sorry for your loss, may your Dad rest in peace. 🙏 I am glad you were able to visit with him this past summer. I know you have cherished memories to treasure. And yes, someday you will reunite together, hallelujah! Take care, my friend.
Thank you. Yes, he got up as usual was sitting in his chair. My sister had just said goodbye and was driving down the road when he just closed his eyes and didn’t open them again. His face a picture of peace. No pain at all. He has been so present for so long I don’t think it has registered properly for me.
Such a peaceful way to go to Heaven, bless you all through this time of sadness.
Thank you.
Dear Sandy our sincere heartfelt sorrow for your huge loss. It is a void that can not be replaced. The prayers form our parents made us feel especially loved and safe. We keep the memories as treasures in our hearts until we meet them again one day. Love and hugs my friend🙏🌺
Thank you for such kind words.🤗